Rick Pitino made history by winning Big East Coach of the Year in only his second season with St. John's, steering the Red Storm to their first outright regular season championship in four decades. This impressive season includes a record of 27 wins and an unprecedented home performance of 18-0. Pitino, the first St. John's coach to receive this honor since Lou Carnesecca, celebrated the achievement alongside standout players like R.J. Luis Jr. as they prepare for the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden with optimism and determination.
In just his second year at the helm of the St. John's Red Storm, basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named Big East Coach of the Year on Wednesday after leading his squad to its first outright regular season conference championship in 40 years.
Pitino is the first St. John's coach to be named the Big East's Coach of the Year since Lou Carnesecca, who died on Saturday, Nov. 30, at age 99 and just five weeks shy of his 100th birthday.
Anytime you get voted by your peers for an award, it's extra special... The Big East has had the greatest coaches in the history of college basketball.
We're coming in with a chip on our shoulder. We're on top of the league and we want to stay on top.
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